Then King Anawrahta of Pagan renovated it in 414 Burmese year by the method of modern irrigation.

He also established, in the upper and lower parts of Meiktila Lake, nine Theins (Buddhist ordination hall), nine high hill, nine pools and nine ponds.

Later on, his grandson, King Alaungsithu succeeded damming the Meiktila Lake.

[2] During the reign of King Swa Saw Ke of Ava, Nga Nyo from Winzinn village was famous for his wisdom.

On the eastern part of Meiktila Lake, King Alaungsithu built the Phaung Daw U Pagoda at the place where his raft halted during his journey.